A South Carolina resident is taking legal action against a North Carolina city and one of its police officers, alleging serious misconduct that has caused him significant harm. Tillman H. Galloway III filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina on November 20, 2025, accusing the City of Shelby and Officer Caleb Weaver of fabricating evidence that led to his company’s exclusion from a lucrative project.
The case stems from an incident on September 5, 2025, when Galloway and his lead technician returned to a job site at the Cleveland County Justice Center in Shelby, North Carolina, to retrieve materials under police escort. The plaintiff claims he acted professionally during this visit, which was overseen by Officer Weaver. However, on October 8, 2025, Officer Weaver allegedly submitted a false statement to John Potts, president of NetPlanner Systems Inc., asserting that Galloway behaved oddly during the site visit. This statement purportedly supported a fabricated narrative initiated by the general contractor that led to Source Connect Technology’s removal from the project.
Galloway argues that Officer Weaver’s actions were not only unfounded but also reinforced the justification for excluding his company from future work at the Justice Center. The complaint further accuses the City of Shelby of failing to supervise and correct Officer Weaver’s conduct adequately. According to internal communications and body camera footage reviewed by Sergeant Danny Halloran, no documentation or evidence supported any allegations of misconduct by Galloway during the site visit.
The lawsuit outlines several claims for relief under federal law (42 U.S.C. Section 1983), including fabrication of evidence, denial of due process, equal protection violation, municipal liability under Monell doctrine, defamation under state law, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent supervision by the City of Shelby. Galloway seeks compensatory damages for economic losses totaling over $600,000—comprising contract value ($269,911.79), unpaid invoices ($34,800), and projected business relationship value over three years ($329,309.63). Additionally, he demands punitive damages against Officer Weaver individually for reputational harm and emotional distress caused by these alleged actions.
Representing himself pro se in this matter is Tillman H. Galloway III with contact details provided in court filings; however specific attorney representation details are not mentioned within this document excerpt nor are names associated with judges overseeing proceedings noted here except reference being made as Case No.: 4:25-CN-UNY > Ma filed before Judge Martin Reidinger (MR) & Magistrate Judge W Carleton Metcalf (WCM).
Source: 125cv00416_Galloway_III_v_City_of_Shelby_Complaint_Western_District_North_Carolina.pdf
